Trending Topics in the World of Work Our March issue of SHIFT examines the shift away from long-term employment; identifies the world’s most influential CEOs in 2024; looks at the high demand for labor in the construction industry; and explores the workforce trends leaders are following this year. Job for life? Not anymore. The shift from stable, long-term employment...

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our November issue of SHIFT explores the impact of AI in the workplace; what is emerging about the effects of remote work; why women are held back at work; and how to give honest feedback to employees. Embracing AI in the workplace A recent article in Forbes observes that innovations like artificial...

Easing hiring and wage growth, as reflected in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey, might signal that the economy is cooling in spite of recent robust GDP growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October in contrast to a surprisingly strong gain of 336,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate up-ticked slightly...

Trending Topics in the World of Work The October issue of SHIFT explores the shortage of cybersecurity professionals; tells employers what they need to offer to keep workers from leaving; offers advice on becoming a more inclusive leader; and presents some insights from PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey. New report pinpoints pressing cybersecurity workforce gaps ISACA’s...

Trending Topics in the World of Work The September issue of SHIFT reveals that nearly half of U.S. workers don’t take off all the time they are entitled to; examines 2023 workplace benefits trends; explores the phenomenon of “loud laborers”; and looks at how Gen Zs and Millennials are driving change in the workplace. 4 in 10 U.S....

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our August issue of SHIFT identifies the fastest-growing occupations for the years ahead; looks at how companies are rethinking office space in today’s hybrid environment; offers advice on how local business can promote their brands; and considers how leadership influences organizational culture. The Fastest Growing Jobs in America While there are no...

The U.S. labor market remains vibrant as the July U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported non-farm payroll increased by 187,000. Both the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 5.8 million remained essentially flat versus the prior month. After a jump in January, hiring has slowed in 2023 to...

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our July issue of SHIFT highlights how Gen Zs and Millennials are making waves in the workplace; offers suggestions on combating boredom at work; reports on the number of women returning to the workforce; and explores how the perceptions of employers and employees differ on the issue of well-being. How Gen Zs...

While economists, the Federal Reserve, and business leaders continue to try to gauge the trajectory of the economy, the U.S. employment market just keeps growing although at a slightly slower pace. Today’s June U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report indicates that non-farm payroll increased by 209,000 and averaged 278,000 for the first half of 2023....

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our April issue of SHIFT covers input from HR execs on the important issues affecting the workforce today; tackling the mental health workforce shortage; conducting a skills gap analysis; and embracing the new-collar workforce. HR Executives Open Up About the Challenges They Face Business Insider surveyed eight talent leaders, including consultants and...